| Yes, there are many kayak types. They differ | | | | waters. They, however, are not very suitable for |
| greatly in their size and construction but there is | | | | rough weather. |
| sure to be one out there for you. Whether you're | | | | Pedal Kayak |
| a hardcore entheusiast or weekend hobbyist, read | | | | Commonly referred to as a kind of "paddle boat", |
| the descriptions below so you know what you | | | | pedal kayaks introduce the novice to the world, |
| need - if you're going to buy or rent a kayak for | | | | and the motion of, kayaking. By using your feet in |
| your next trip. | | | | a round about or alternating manner, fins equipped |
| Sea Kayak | | | | on the boat move you forward through the |
| A sea kayak is typically built for one or two | | | | water. |
| people. They are highly maneuverable and tend to | | | | Whitewater Kayak |
| be more stable than other sport kayaks. (Often | | | | Whitewater kayaks are very simply constructed. |
| longer than 15 feet.) The kinds of crafts can be | | | | They're short, fast and durable. Most paddlers |
| found as a sit-on-top model, which are usually | | | | love these light crafts because of their ease of |
| wider because of their higher center of gravity | | | | use and maneuverability. |
| and seat position above the water level. The | | | | Inflatable Kayak |
| other variety is built with a rigid - but light - | | | | You may think this kind of watercraft is for kids |
| fiberglass frame. Some types of sea kayaks are | | | | and beginners. Well, think again. Many |
| equipped to carry enough gear suitable for a | | | | well-performing kayaks are inflatable and provide |
| longer trip. | | | | a comfortable ride while still remaining durable and |
| Recreational Kayak | | | | agile. |
| This type of craft is the PERFECT way to spend | | | | Folding Kayaks |
| the day navigating a quiet lake or stream. | | | | Part kayak, part transformer, folding kayaks are |
| Recreational kayaks are generally wider and way | | | | a strange breed and don't readily fall onto the |
| more stable than other kinds. Unlike the sea | | | | kayak types described above. Ages ago, folders |
| variety, these don't usually extend beyond 11 or | | | | where merely animal skins stretched over |
| 12 feet in length. This gives them the ability to | | | | wooden frames that could be disassembled and |
| weave around tight corners and still provide | | | | carried for long distances. Although putting them |
| maximum comfort. | | | | together is sometimes not an easy task, they |
| Although recreational kayaks don't include much | | | | can prove invaluable when you need to carry |
| storage, their very suited for quick jaunts in still | | | | many items on a wilderness trek. |